What is Petition A for?

Renters use Petition A to request a rent adjustment and refund for alleged rent charged above the allowed limit, illegal rent increases, or other rent-limit ordinance violations.

What information and documents does the petition ask for?

It asks for rental unit and move-in details, information about rent and increases, and explanations of alleged violations. It requests supporting evidence, including a rental agreement, rent increase notices, cashed checks, or rent receipts.

Do I need a notary for Petition A?

No. This petition is signed without a notary. It requests supporting documents but does not say that attachments must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit Petition A?

The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Petition A – Violation of Rent Limits

This Spanish-language petition lets renters request a rent adjustment and refund for alleged violations of the city’s rent limits.

What this form is

Renters use this petition to ask for an adjustment and refund when they allege rent was charged above the Maximum Allowable Rent, rent increases were illegal, or other rent-limit ordinance violations occurred. The petition asks for the rental unit address, move-in date, rent and increase details, and information about alleged violations. It also requests supporting documents, such as the rental agreement and rent increase notices.

Who needs it

A renter who wants to dispute alleged rent-limit violations and request a rent adjustment or refund can complete this petition.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the petition requests supporting documents, but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Spanish-language Petition A PDF.
2
Complete the Petition
Enter your rental unit address, move-in date, rent and increase details, and information about the violations you allege.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach evidence such as your rental agreement, rent increase notices, cashed checks, rent receipts, or other documents supporting your petition.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is Petition A for?: Renters use Petition A to request a rent adjustment and refund for alleged rent charged above the allowed limit, illegal rent increases, or other rent-limit ordinance violations.
What information and documents does the petition ask for?: It asks for rental unit and move-in details, information about rent and increases, and explanations of alleged violations. It requests supporting evidence, including a rental agreement, rent increase notices, cashed checks, or rent receipts.
Do I need a notary for Petition A?: No. This petition is signed without a notary. It requests supporting documents but does not say that attachments must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit Petition A?: The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Petition A – Violation of Rent Limits doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Palo Alto form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.